People who frequently post negative comments on blogs or websites tend to show narcissistic and psychopathic personality traits. Article written by Chris Mooney.
KQED: How Do You Teach Empathy? Harvard Pilots Game Simulation
A virtual-reality game created by researchers at Harvard University teaches its users how to take the cognitive and emotional perspectives of others. Article written by Katrina Schwartz.
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/05/how-do-you-teach-empathy-harvard-pilots-game-simulation/
Psychology Today: The creativity cure
Intimacy with others, along with healthy physical activity and the ability to “unplug” from the distractions of consumer technology, represent several components of happiness. Article written by Carrie Barron, MD.
Medical News Today: Rats ‘experience regret, too’
A well-designed experiment provides evidence that rats, like humans, think deeply about opportunities they have missed. Article written by David McNamee.
The New York Times: Losing Weight May Require Some Serious Fun
Framing your exercise routine as fun, rather than as a health-related duty, can reduce the likelihood that you’ll choose a high-calorie, exercise-negating food reward afterward. Article written by Gretchen Reynolds.